Sơn Tùng M-TP's Music Video Edited After Artistic Appropriation Claims

M-TP Entertainment, the company behind Vietnamese pop star Sơn Tùng M-TP, has announced it will edit its "Come my way" music video after facing accusations of artistic appropriation.

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This is not a simple decision for us. For those who work in art, a completed work always carries its own value and dedication, so any adjustment needs to be carefully considered.

The controversy centers on the alleged use of elements from "Tàn chỉ" (Vestige of the Land), a 2017 artwork by visual artist Lê Giang, within the music video's set design. The non-profit art organization Grapevine first highlighted the issue on social media, sharing images that drew comparisons between the MV's set and Giang's work.

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This is a decision made in good faith, with the desire for the story to settle, to limit unnecessary discussions and create more space for the involved parties to continue working together in calmness, openness, and mutual respect.

Microwave Soups, the team responsible for the art direction and set design of "Come my way," issued a public apology on Facebook. They admitted to referencing the artistic style of Giang's "Vestige of the Land" for the MV's set design without obtaining prior permission or consultation. The company took full responsibility for this oversight and thanked Giang for her feedback, acknowledging a lack of thoroughness in their process.

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Team Microwave Soups sends sincere and direct apologies to artist Lê Giang. In the process of developing the set design for the project, we referred to the visual language of the relief artwork Vestige of the Land (Tàn chỉ, 2017) without prior permission or consultation with you from the beginning.

In response to the accusations, M-TP Entertainment stated that the decision to adjust the MV's post-credit segment was not easy but was made in good faith. The company aims to allow the situation to settle, minimize unnecessary discussions, and create space for calm, open, and respectful dialogue among all parties. They reiterated their commitment to respecting intellectual property rights and professional standards, clarifying that this adjustment does not constitute an admission of legal conclusions.

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We fully accept responsibility for this oversight and also sincerely thank you for your feedback. Microwave Soups fully accepts responsibility for the lack of rigor and insufficient thoughtfulness in our work process. This is something we should have done correctly from the start.